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Sombrero Beach Retreat, 4 Bedroom, 4 Bath Pool Home, great harbor views.

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer

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Marathon, FL
  • Sombrero Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Vaca Key
  • The Turtle Hospital
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedrom

1 Queen Bed

Poolside bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Top Floor Master

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

First floor bath

Toilet · Shower only

Hall bath

Toilet · Shower only

Master bath top floor

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Seconf floor master bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Sombrero Beach Retreat, 4 Bedroom, 4 Bath Pool Home, great harbor views.

Sombrero Beach Retreat!
This home is a true delight, 4 bedrooms and 4 baths spread out on three levels with one bedroom on the ground level, two on the main and the top floor has a private suite with an open air porch overlooking the harbor and beautiful sunset color! The back yard has a lovely pool with a 10' x 15' side entry consisting of a shallow platform that transitions to broad steps down into the swimming area of the pool which is 10' x 35', perfect for mothers with babies or young kids or anyone that wants to enjoy the water and poolside activities without having to be submerged while offering swimming area for exercise or cooling off. Just steps away is an undercover patio with a bar counter and bait freezer, The gas grill is just around the corner as well as the walkway ramp to the dock which offers great protected dockage and a swim or boarding ladder for easy access to the water. A short run through the harbor and out to Sister's Creek, from there you can go up the creek to Boot Key Harbor and onto the 7 Mile Bridge or you can go south to Sombrero Beach and on out to the Ocean, the reefs and Sombrero Light for great fishing or snorkeling.
The first floor of the home has a private bedroom and bath with patio doors opening to the pool deck. The bath has a travertine marble tiled shower and a separate door opening to the out side to serve as a convenience bath for the pool or dock area. The interior stairs lead up to the main floor. There is an exterior staircase that leads directly to this level and the main front door. This level has a spacious living area with seating for TV entertainment, another area for conversation, a table for card games or puzzles and the dining area overlooking the canal and views. The kitchen has everything you need for meal prep and a breakfast bar that doubles as a serving counter. The master bedroom on this floor has a queen bed and private bath, a second bedroom on this level also has a queen size bed and the hall bath is just steps away. The washer and dryer are located in this bath.
The top floor is all master bedroom with a cozy sitting area, bath with shower, wet bar with a undercounter refrigerator and an open porch overlooking the harbor and the ocean beyond. Sombrero Beach is just 1.5 miles away and just a few blocks from the house is the bike path that runs to the beach. About a mile in the other direction is US1 where you will find Publix, Winn Dixie and Walgreens to name a few shops in close proximity for convenient shopping.
The home has central AC on all floors and an additional mini split in the dining area. Comcast cable TV and wifi service. A TV in the living area and one in each bedroom. 2 complimentary kayaks available for your use. Good parking, two carports under cover and driveway parking with room for a boat trailer. The dock configuration is from the lift post at the harbor end of the dock to the first piling is 8.5' then the main dock area runs 19' to the step up and from there it runs another 32' to the end. There are two ladders and a very nice fish cleaning table. Boat lift is not available for guest use.

Maximum occupancy is 10 including kids and babies. A small pet maybe considered and if approved there is a $150 pet fee.
Pool heat is additional at $200 plus tax per week. You will need to let us know a week or more in advance if you want it.
PLEASE NOTE that in the winter season, January through early April stays longer than two weeks will not be accepted. Please inquire if you want to double check but do not request to book unless I have given an okay for your dates. Owner wants access to the home for family visits.
City of Marathon Lic. PLR2020-00144

Property manager

Kitty Whalton, Florida Keys Vacation Rentals
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Marathon

Located in Marathon, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sombrero Beach and Curry Hammock State Park, while Crane Point Museum and Nature Center and Shady Palm Art Gallery are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Marathon, FL

What's nearby

  • Sombrero Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Florida Keys Country Club - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Crane Point Museum and Nature Center - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • The Turtle Hospital - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Seven Mile Bridge - 13 min drive - 12.5 km

Getting around

  • Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sunset Grille & Raw Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Porky's Bayside Restaurant and Marina - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Burdines Waterfront - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Sombrero Beach Retreat, 4 Bedroom, 4 Bath Pool Home, great harbor views. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Sombrero Beach Retreat, 4 Bedroom, 4 Bath Pool Home, great harbor views. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sombrero Beach Retreat, 4 Bedroom, 4 Bath Pool Home, great harbor views.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sombrero Beach Retreat, 4 Bedroom, 4 Bath Pool Home, great harbor views.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sombrero Beach Retreat, 4 Bedroom, 4 Bath Pool Home, great harbor views. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Sombrero Beach, Crane Point Museum and Nature Center and Florida Keys Country Club. Boot Key Harbor and Fishermen's Community Hospital are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tom P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great house

perfect location and great house. Had everything we needed and will stay again
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pictures didn’t do justice! Fantastic views and house with plenty of parking for boat trailers

Perfect location, great dock, lots of space!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fawn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyed our stay

Kitty was amazing to work with. She was very responsive and helpful from start to finish. We really enjoyed our stay. The location of the property was perfect and the house was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family New Years Celebration

Great location. Large kitchen and eating areas were perfect for our family. Close to grocery store and many wonderful local restaurants. Would love to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quad vacation

House was spacious for 8 people! Loved the pool with enough shade and sun for everyone! Could use a few more floats for the pool. Kayaking was fun! Was very, very clean and had all the amenities we needed! Would definitely rent again!!!
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet respite

This is the second time we have rented this home. This is a very nice home located in a quiet wonderful neighborhood close to Sombrero Beach and grocery shopping. The pool is terrific and makes this such a nice private relaxing place-despite having a little problem with heating that we corrected. The home is accurately depicted in the photographs
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Rosalee H.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Needs TLC

The bedrooms, bathrooms and kitchen were dated. Cleanliness lacking but OK after we swept, washed linens and did the dishes again. Good neighborhood and scenic view. Pool was nice but also dated. The little touches were missing that would make this a really nice experience.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Julie D., Gatineau, Québec, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great adult get-away in Marathon

Great house for four couples as there are four bedrooms and four bathrooms. Some of the furniture and other bits are slightly dated (worn paint, chipped tiles) but these were minor and did not affect our stay. Need more cutlery and some coffee mugs could be replaced (chipped or cracked). Would have liked to have known there was a Keurig machine. And a visit by someone to check on us and to clean the pool would have been nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

LESLIE M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful view

We enjoyed our stay in Marathon. The house was, as listed. Master bed was not very comfortable but the others were. Definitely advise lowering the blinds for the hot afternoon sun. The pool was great size but very warm. Can’t imagine how hot it will be later in summer. Iguanas were regular visitors at the pool. Make reservations at indoor a/c restaurants. Gulf side restaurants were extremely hot. Most comfortable outdoor restaurant was Burdines. Must go to Sloppy Joes- Key West.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Xmas getaway!

Enjoyed staying at this property for the week leading up to Xmas. Great location. Loved the pool (you'll want to pay for the pool heating if you are staying there in the winter). Nice big family area and great layout to house. Nice and roomy. Lots of space to park our various cars. Furniture was nice and in good shape. Decent set of kitchen utensils too. Only two I criticisms of the house: 1) the power switch set up is very confusing. Power switches for various lights are not even close to logical places. We never found the garbage disposal switch despite 5 adults looking for it. 2) Great TVs, but lacking on the channel selections. This was only an issue because the teenagers wanted Netflix/Hulu, etc. So, I'd recommend bringing your Apple TV or Roku with you if you got youngsters that want to binge at night. Anyway, if those are the worst things I can say about our stay, that's a big vacation win!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Becky E.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and space

Property management was great! The pool heater had stopped working and they addressed it promptly. We are a family of 5 and had Plenty of space for everyone. Some members complained about the mattresses as others have. Plenty of towels, dishes, and cookware. The location is great close to everything but quiet. We had a boat during our stay and the dock/fish cleaning station was nice. Overall would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

L T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Pool

We rented this home for a group of 7. Communication with the property manager was great and a air conditioning issue was handled quickly. Plenty of parking for 3 vehicles. Lots of room in the common areas. 4 bedrooms are reasonably sized. Pool was the bomb! Dock is brand new.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great vacation place

We had a fabulous time! The house worked great for our family! The grandkids loved the pool!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Location of the house can’t be beat. Very clean, minor issue with plumbing quickly addressed. Pool was fantastic.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jovanna G., Jacksonville

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Would stay again!

Property was very close to grocery stores and shopping, but tucked back enough to get away from it all. Property and home was open and offered amazing views. Our favorite places were the reading nook by the windows and hanging around the outdoor table. Direct channel acces if you bring your boat, and a short ride to the ocean, although quite a ride to the public boat ramp, maybe 30 minutes tops. Still, not terrible and gorgeous views along the way. We did some incredible fishing. Bay was perfect for taking our littles for a short kayak ride to see tarpon which were frequently surfacing. Nearby beach was nice and has a park, and pagodas for picnicking. Loved the shallow wading option of the pool. It worked well for us to be able to sit in the water without submerging while watching the littles. The only issue was the dock lights did not work, and we had to have someone come out to fix the kitchen sink pressure which was a quick fix- Minor problems that would not impact out desire to rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Virginia C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

Amazing location and property.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Lisa J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Multiple family vacation

9 of us stayed here ages tanging 10-72 Great location. Love multiple levels giving everyone their own space. Had all the amenities we were looking for. Great dock space for boat/ kayak/ paddle board. One of our highlights were the manatees at the dock several days. Out vacation was wonderful. My only criticism would be light switches- some didn’t work and others in odd locations. Some TLC is needed but just the little things. I would definitely recommend bringing a portable fan for anyone staying on 3rd floor- very warm up there.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This property is everything we expected and more.

The house is set up wonderfully for 2 families. I loved the fact that everyone had there own space but also lots of common areas to hang out. With that being said I wish that the patio table by the pool sat more people than 5. We used the patio table for almost every evening meal. So with 8 people we had to use the lounge chairs to eat. We would definitely rent this house again because it was close to everything and in a wonderful quite neighborhood.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shannon H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great home and location

Another great experience staying at this home, I’ll be booking again for sure. Great amenities and perfectly located, awesome views and quick access via boat to either side of the island.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A wonderful home in Marathon

This home is as described in the listing. Very nice layout, beautiful view and well stocked kitchen; The pool was in use non stop and provided hours of enjoyment to the family. This is a comfortable home with open floor plan. Great neighborhood within a mile of Sombero Beach. We would rent again.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Big house in a great location

We had a great time in this large house that is walking distance to Sombrero beach. Very quiet area but close to everything. Great communication with the manager. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joanne D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome family vacation!! Beautiful home! We will return!

Loved the Pool ! Great place to vacation 😊
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Mary W., Hopewell NJ USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely getaway with great views

We enjoyed our stay for the most part. There are a few items that were not satisfactory, pillows were flat and not comfortable, mattress in the upper level was not comfortable and it is pitching towards the middle and a light over vanity in third floor bedroom was not working properly and there is no dresser for that room which it could use. Pool paver blocks were loose so hard to walk barefoot around because they would pinch your toes or cause tripping hazard. We paid extra for the heating of pool but it wasn't warm at all. There is no ladder for the pool to get in or out which did not help my 80 yr old mother due to the steepness of the pool steps with no handrail. Only basic comcast channels. No smart tv's at the home. The bamboo handrails are a pinching hand hazard where the seams are. The view and area of the home is very peaceful and tranquil. We enjoyed this very much. Hard to figure out some electric switches. But for large groups this house works well with space to spread out.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sharon M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful secluded home with great dockage!

We enjoyed this beautiful home and had the best time! It is very private and plenty of room for everyone to relax and have fun. We enjoyed the sunsets from the balcony also.

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